Program Coordinator - Education (Petauke)

About the role

Save the Children Zambia is recruiting a Program Coordinator for its Education programme in the Eastern Province, based in Petauke. The coordinator supports the implementation of the Sponsorship Education work, contributes to key education milestones, oversees other education activities in the province and integrates education with child protection, child poverty, child rights governance, health and education. The post reports to the Program Manager of the Petauke field office, with a dotted line to the Education team.

Key responsibilities

• Implement the Sponsorship Education programme according to the project log frame and implementation plan, and support partners delivering education activities.
• Document partner experiences, track implementation, budget spend and reporting, and give feedback on partner plans.
• Develop work plans and budgets with the Programme Manager, analyse partner reports and funding requests, and ensure timely disbursement of funds.
• Carry out regular field visits, strengthen partner capacity, and run ongoing risk assessments and mitigation measures.
• Ensure projects meet donor and grant requirements, submit high-quality reports on time, and advocate for education with an advocacy partner.
• Engage communities, parents and caregivers, and represent Save the Children to government, NGOs and local leaders.
• Contribute to district and provincial advocacy and policy engagement, including school governance campaigns.

Required profile

• University degree in Education, Social Sciences or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience with rights-based issues, preferably children's rights and protection in civil society.
• Experience in training and capacity building, and in designing human rights projects.
• Experience in proposal development, capacity analysis and development.
• Strong knowledge of children's rights, governance, protection issues and interventions.
• English is a must; local languages are an added advantage.

Required skills

• Good analytical and report writing skills, and strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to make good decisions.
• Knowledge of Word, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and an updated CV by 28 October 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.